FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Fingal Business Loans
What is the Larger Fingal Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in 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 deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.