FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Flat Bush Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Flat Bush Small Business Loans
Flat Bush unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Flat Bush Business Loans
What is the Larger Flat Bush Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally 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 business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as 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 and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.