FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Freemans Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Freemans Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Freemans Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.