FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ferryden Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ferryden Park Small Business Loans
Ferryden Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Ferryden Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Ferryden Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this 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 in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.