FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Favona Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Favona Small Business Loans
Favona unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Favona Business Loans
What is the Larger Favona Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.