FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Days Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Days Bay Small Business Loans
Days Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Days Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Days Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business timings and let us make use of 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 offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the health for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any 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 are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.