FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ferntree Gully Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Ferntree Gully Small Business Loans
Ferntree Gully unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Ferntree Gully Business Loans
What is the Larger Ferntree Gully Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to secure 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 as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.