FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Devonport Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Devonport Small Business Loans
Devonport unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Devonport Business Loans
What is the Larger Devonport Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth 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 to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could 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, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, 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 can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate 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 uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.