FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Freemans Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
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 call our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral element 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do require a personal 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 required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.