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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. 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 are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. 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 other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.