FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Forrestdale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Forrestdale Small Business Loans
Forrestdale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Forrestdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Forrestdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast 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 that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.