FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Deagon Small Business Loans
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Deagon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Deagon Business Loans
What is the Larger Deagon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be 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) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure 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 the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us 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 early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.