FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Favona Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Favona Small Business Loans
Favona unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Favona Business Loans
What is the Larger Favona Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to use 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 are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be 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 banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.