FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ferny Grove Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ferny Grove Small Business Loans
Ferny Grove 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 per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Ferny Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Ferny Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests 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 registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.