FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Devon Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Devon Park Small Business Loans
Devon Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Devon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Devon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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 funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.