FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dry Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Dry Creek Small Business Loans
Dry Creek unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Dry Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Dry Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.