FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Frenchs Forest Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Frenchs Forest Small Business Loans
Frenchs Forest unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Frenchs Forest Business Loans
What is the Larger Frenchs Forest Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
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: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out 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 decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.