FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Days Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Days Bay Small Business Loans
Days Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to 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 decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.