FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Days Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Days Bay Small Business Loans
Days Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.