FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dernancourt Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Dernancourt Small Business Loans
Dernancourt unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Dernancourt Business Loans
What is the Larger Dernancourt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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 the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.