FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Durack Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Durack Small Business Loans
Durack unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Durack Business Loans
What is the Larger Durack Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six 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. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
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 profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company 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 protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.