FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Drewvale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Drewvale Small Business Loans
Drewvale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Drewvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Drewvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan 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) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.