FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Flat Bush Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Flat Bush Small Business Loans
Flat Bush unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several 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 has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.