FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Duranbah Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Duranbah Small Business Loans
Duranbah unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Duranbah Business Loans
What is the Larger Duranbah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need 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 require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The specialists 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 accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.