FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Forrest Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Forrest Hill Small Business Loans
Forrest Hill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control 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 Forrest Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Forrest Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is 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 seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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 of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as 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 amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.