FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Forestdale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Forestdale Small Business Loans
Forestdale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Forestdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Forestdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over 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, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to 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 you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.