FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Floreat Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Floreat Small Business Loans
Floreat unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or 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 nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Floreat Business Loans
What is the Larger Floreat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company improvements, purchasing 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.