FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Days Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Days Bay Small Business Loans
Days Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that 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 on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Days Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Days Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.