FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Flinders View Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Flinders View Small Business Loans
Flinders View unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Flinders View Business Loans
What is the Larger Flinders View Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with 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 could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.