FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ferny Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Ferny Creek Small Business Loans
Ferny Creek unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Ferny Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Ferny Creek 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (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 Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. 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 be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require 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 but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.