FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Footscray Small Business Loans
Let me know what you think of the Footscray Small Business Loans
Footscray unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Footscray Business Loans
What is the Larger Footscray Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives 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 form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan 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. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.