FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Fingal Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Fingal Small Business Loans
Fingal unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Fingal Business Loans
What is the Larger Fingal Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining 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 be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. 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 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.