FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Flinders View Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Flinders View Small Business Loans
Flinders View unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Flinders View Business Loans
What is the Larger Flinders View Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.