FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Farm Cove Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Farm Cove Small Business Loans
Farm Cove unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
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 income 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and 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 statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the 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 particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.