FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ferny Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ferny Creek Small Business Loans
Ferny Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Ferny Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Ferny Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.