FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ferndale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ferndale Small Business Loans
Ferndale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Ferndale Business Loans
What is the Larger Ferndale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.