FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Days Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Days Bay Small Business Loans
Days Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Days Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Days Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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 fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.