FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Days Bay Small Business Loans
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Days Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Days Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Days Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.