FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Darra Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Darra Small Business Loans
Darra unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- must show at least six 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.