FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Devonport Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Devonport Small Business Loans
Devonport unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Devonport Business Loans
What is the Larger Devonport 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 fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.