FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Forrestfield Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Forrestfield Small Business Loans
Forrestfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Forrestfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Forrestfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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 business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.