FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Flinders View Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Flinders View Small Business Loans
Flinders View unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Flinders View Business Loans
What is the Larger Flinders View Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within 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 conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. 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 get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.