FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Flat Bush Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Flat Bush Small Business Loans
Flat Bush unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Flat Bush Business Loans
What is the Larger Flat Bush Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements 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 an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be 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 as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.