FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Fingal Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Fingal Small Business Loans
Fingal unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Fingal Business Loans
What is the Larger Fingal Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
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 that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.