FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Freemans Bay Small Business Loans
Freemans Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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 I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve 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. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your health for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.