FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Forest Lodge Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Forest Lodge Small Business Loans
Forest Lodge unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Forest Lodge Business Loans
What is the Larger Forest Lodge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation 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) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.