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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Dakabin Business Loans
What is the Larger Dakabin 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need 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 punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated 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 out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.