FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Freemans Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Freemans Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Freemans Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.