FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Firle Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Firle Small Business Loans
Firle unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 trading (for for the 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 easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate 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 secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.