FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ferny Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ferny Hills Small Business Loans
Ferny Hills unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Ferny Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Ferny Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a 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 may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.