FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Days Bay Small Business Loans
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Days Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Days Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Days Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, 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. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining the health of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.