FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Fingal Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Fingal Small Business Loans
Fingal unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Fingal Business Loans
What is the Larger Fingal Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.