FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Forest Glen Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Forest Glen Small Business Loans
Forest Glen unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Forest Glen Business Loans
What is the Larger Forest Glen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth 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 loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 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 circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide 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 how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.