FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Felixstow Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Felixstow Small Business Loans
Felixstow unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Felixstow Business Loans
What is the Larger Felixstow Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements 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. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.