FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Deception Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Deception Bay Small Business Loans
Deception Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Deception Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Deception Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve 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 just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.