FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ferndale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ferndale Small Business Loans
Ferndale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Ferndale Business Loans
What is the Larger Ferndale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll 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-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.