There are some aspects of this fund which may require extra consideration before deciding to invest.

Restrictions on transfer

There are rules around transfering in and out of this investment, which may depend on eligibility. For example, overseas investors may not be able to transfer into some New Zealand managed funds. Or there may be restrictions on withdrawals, such as not until age 65 for KiwiSaver funds.

Issuer's description of this product:

First Ranking Secured Debt Securities

Minimum investment

$1,000

This is the minimum amount you would need to put into this in order to invest.

Closing date

Ongoing

This offer does not have a closing date and is a continuous issue. It's likely you'll be able to invest for the forseeable future.

Maturity

Non-fixed

This investment does not have a fixed date of maturity, which can mean flexible or multiple terms are available.

Maturity details

Rate

Non-Fixed

This investment offer does not have a single set rate. This may mean that the rate is variable or that there are multiple rates available.

Rate details

Key facts

Provider website

Issuer's industry

Financial/insurance

Credit ratings

Credit ratings can help you understand whether your investment in bonds will pay or if you'll get your money back. They indicate the long-term ability of the issuer to repay its debts. See also the Reserve Bank's primer on credit ratings and a map of the three scales used by the rating agencies.

Investment credit rating

Not provided

This is the credit rating for this particular bond or debt security.

Issuer credit rating

Not provided

This is the credit rating for the organisation issuing the bond or debt security.

Maturity

Non-fixed

Maturity conditions description

The Debenture Stock shall be issued for fixed terms ranging between three months and five years. Terms are usually 6 months, 1 year,18 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 49 months, 5 years.

Rate

Non-fixed

Rate calculation description

Interest rates are set by Finance Direct Limited after taking into consideration the market conditions and the company's position. The interest rates can be viewed on the issuer's website or can be attained by contacting the issuer directly. Interest rates are fixed on each investment unless Finance Direct Limited agrees to an early withdrawal.

Additional details

Issuer details

Name

FINANCE DIRECT LIMITED

Type

NZ Limited Company

Industry

Financial/insurance

Registration number in country of origin

981004

NZBN

Credit rating

Not provided

Supervisor

Name

COVENANT TRUSTEE SERVICES LIMITED

Offer details

Date registered

14 September 2016

Date opened

22 September 2016

Closing date

None

Continuous issue

Yes

Further payments may be required

No

Restrictions on transfer

Yes

Issuer can withhold, reduce, or delay payment

No

Convertible product

No

Intending to list

No

Schedule 1 exemption

No

FMA exemption

No

Reference numbers

Offer

OFR10847: FINANCE DIRECT LIMITED OFFER OF FIRST RANKING SECURED DEBENTURE STOCK

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Product disclosure statement

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Interested in investing in this offer? Visit the provider's website. financedirect.co.nz