FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Days Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Days Bay Small Business Loans
Days Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly 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 purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Days Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Days Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.