FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Farm Cove Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Farm Cove Small Business Loans
Farm Cove unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Farm Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Farm Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.