FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Days Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Days Bay Small Business Loans
Days Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.