FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Deception Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Deception Bay Small Business Loans
Deception Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is 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 answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Deception Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Deception Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan 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), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments that 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 certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, 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 make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.