FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Drury Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Drury Small Business Loans
Drury unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can 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, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Drury Business Loans
What is the Larger Drury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (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 without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.