FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dakabin Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Dakabin Small Business Loans
Dakabin unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Dakabin Business Loans
What is the Larger Dakabin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible 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 evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.