FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Flagstaff Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Flagstaff Hill Small Business Loans
Flagstaff Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Flagstaff Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Flagstaff Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to 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 can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($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 need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the health of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.