FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Fingal Head Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Fingal Head Small Business Loans
Fingal Head unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Fingal Head Business Loans
What is the Larger Fingal Head Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help 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 depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.