FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Findon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Findon Small Business Loans
Findon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Findon Business Loans
What is the Larger Findon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I 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 elements in order to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need 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 do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. 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 amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.