FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Drury Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Drury Small Business Loans
Drury unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Drury Business Loans
What is the Larger Drury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.