FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Forest Lodge Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Forest Lodge Small Business Loans
Forest Lodge unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.