FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Frankston Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Frankston Small Business Loans
Frankston unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Frankston Business Loans
What is the Larger Frankston 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (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 within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.