FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Flemington Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Flemington Small Business Loans
Flemington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Flemington Business Loans
What is the Larger Flemington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) 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: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers 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 check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.