FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Days Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Days Bay Small Business Loans
Days Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Days Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Days Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months 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 for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.