FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dorset Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Dorset Vale Small Business Loans
Dorset Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Dorset Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Dorset Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to 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 was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.