FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Firle Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Firle Small Business Loans
Firle unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Firle Business Loans
What is the Larger Firle Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could 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 assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then 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.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.