FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Fig Tree Pocket Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Fig Tree Pocket Small Business Loans
Fig Tree Pocket unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Fig Tree Pocket Business Loans
What is the Larger Fig Tree Pocket Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.