FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Fremantle Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Fremantle Small Business Loans
Fremantle unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Fremantle Business Loans
What is the Larger Fremantle Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of 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 few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.