FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Felixstow Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Felixstow Small Business Loans
Felixstow 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Felixstow Business Loans
What is the Larger Felixstow Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.