FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Floreat Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Floreat Small Business Loans
Floreat unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Floreat Business Loans
What is the Larger Floreat 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 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, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.