FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Flagstaff Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Flagstaff Hill Small Business Loans
Flagstaff Hill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and 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 of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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 of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.