FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Farm Cove Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Farm Cove Small Business Loans
Farm Cove unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Farm Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Farm Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.