FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Drury Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Drury Small Business Loans
Drury unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
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 out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.