FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dry Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Dry Creek Small Business Loans
Dry Creek unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Dry Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Dry Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.