FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Fremantle Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Fremantle Small Business Loans
Fremantle unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial 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 to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.