FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ferryden Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ferryden Park Small Business Loans
Ferryden Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Ferryden Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Ferryden Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.