FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Drewvale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Drewvale Small Business Loans
Drewvale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Drewvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Drewvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.