FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Forest Lake Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Forest Lake Small Business Loans
Forest Lake unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either 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 online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Forest Lake Business Loans
What is the Larger Forest Lake Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.