FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Firle Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Firle Small Business Loans
Firle unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Firle Business Loans
What is the Larger Firle Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us 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 could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure 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 the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.