FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Deagon Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Deagon Small Business Loans
Deagon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Deagon Business Loans
What is the Larger Deagon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
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 during standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t 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 costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.