FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Drury Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Drury Small Business Loans
Drury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Drury Business Loans
What is the Larger Drury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 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 fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.