FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Favona Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Favona Small Business Loans
Favona unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Favona Business Loans
What is the Larger Favona Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with 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 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal 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 guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call 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) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.