FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Forest Lodge Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Forest Lodge Small Business Loans
Forest Lodge unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Forest Lodge Business Loans
What is the Larger Forest Lodge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
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 loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.