FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Fortitude Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Fortitude Valley Small Business Loans
Fortitude Valley 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Fortitude Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Fortitude Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with 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 deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six 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 the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.