FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Forest Lodge Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Forest Lodge Small Business Loans
Forest Lodge unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Forest Lodge Business Loans
What is the Larger Forest Lodge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been 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) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.