FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Flinders Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Flinders Park Small Business Loans
Flinders Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Flinders Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Flinders Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.