FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Floreat Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Floreat Small Business Loans
Floreat unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Floreat Business Loans
What is the Larger Floreat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, 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 funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, 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 health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.