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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dutton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Dutton Park Small Business Loans
Dutton Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Dutton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Dutton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
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 at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to 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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
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 depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve 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. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.