FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Darra Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Darra Small Business Loans
Darra unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Darra Business Loans
What is the Larger Darra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.