FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Fingal Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Fingal Small Business Loans
Fingal unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Fingal Business Loans
What is the Larger Fingal Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range 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 the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and 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 and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with 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 can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.