FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Dakabin Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Dakabin Small Business Loans
Dakabin unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Dakabin Business Loans
What is the Larger Dakabin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 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 advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.