FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dutton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Dutton Park Small Business Loans
Dutton Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Dutton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Dutton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise 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 make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast 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 transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.