FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Fingal Head Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Fingal Head Small Business Loans
Fingal Head unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Fingal Head Business Loans
What is the Larger Fingal Head Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.