FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Freemans Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Freemans Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Freemans Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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 to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment 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 the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.