FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Flinders Small Business Loans
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Flinders unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Flinders Business Loans
What is the Larger Flinders Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral element 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.