FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Drewvale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Drewvale Small Business Loans
Drewvale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Drewvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Drewvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central 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 permits 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 provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.