FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Doolandella Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Doolandella Small Business Loans
Doolandella unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Doolandella Business Loans
What is the Larger Doolandella Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use 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 can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, 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 banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.