FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Dinmore Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Dinmore Small Business Loans
Dinmore unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Dinmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Dinmore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able 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 assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer 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 a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.