FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Drury Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Drury Small Business Loans
Drury unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Drury Business Loans
What is the Larger Drury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.