FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Drewvale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Drewvale Small Business Loans
Drewvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Drewvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Drewvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so 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’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this through 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 stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit 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 may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once 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. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.