FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Footscray Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Footscray Small Business Loans
Footscray unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined 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 the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.