FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Flat Bush Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Flat Bush Small Business Loans
Flat Bush unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size 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) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee 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 a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.