FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Faulconbridge Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Faulconbridge Small Business Loans
Faulconbridge unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Faulconbridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Faulconbridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid 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 requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.