FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Drewvale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Drewvale Small Business Loans
Drewvale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Drewvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Drewvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest 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 no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.