FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Freemans Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Freemans Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Freemans Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure 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 opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.