FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Footscray Small Business Loans
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Footscray unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Footscray Business Loans
What is the Larger Footscray Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.