FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Flemington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Flemington Small Business Loans
Flemington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Flemington Business Loans
What is the Larger Flemington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as 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 to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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 company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and 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 can provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the 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 majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.