FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Doolandella Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Doolandella Small Business Loans
Doolandella unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into 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 reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Doolandella Business Loans
What is the Larger Doolandella 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $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 financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.