FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Firle Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Firle Small Business Loans
Firle unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Firle Business Loans
What is the Larger Firle Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer 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. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system 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 in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.