FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Favona Small Business Loans
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Favona unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Favona Business Loans
What is the Larger Favona Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in 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 data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.