FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ferny Grove Small Business Loans
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Ferny Grove unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Ferny Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Ferny Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.