FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Farm Cove Small Business Loans
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Farm Cove unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Farm Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Farm Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.