FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Farm Cove Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Farm Cove Small Business Loans
Farm Cove unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Farm Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Farm Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the 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 do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.