FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Felixstow Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Felixstow Small Business Loans
Felixstow unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Felixstow Business Loans
What is the Larger Felixstow Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent 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 with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.