FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Favona Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Favona Small Business Loans
Favona unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Favona Business Loans
What is the Larger Favona Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit 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 certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being of the company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.