FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Findon Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Findon Small Business Loans
Findon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Findon Business Loans
What is the Larger Findon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or 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 company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.