FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Drewvale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Drewvale Small Business Loans
Drewvale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Drewvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Drewvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business 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 requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could 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 that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan 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. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss 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 designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.