FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Daw Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Daw Park Small Business Loans
Daw Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Daw Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Daw Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.