FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Favona Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Favona Small Business Loans
Favona unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Favona Business Loans
What is the Larger Favona 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
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 withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.