FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Forrestdale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Forrestdale Small Business Loans
Forrestdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Forrestdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Forrestdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, 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 make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a 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 can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.