FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Fingal Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Fingal Small Business Loans
Fingal unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Fingal Business Loans
What is the Larger Fingal Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of 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 that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.