FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Dinmore Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Dinmore Small Business Loans
Dinmore unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Dinmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Dinmore 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $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: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will 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. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means 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 $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.