FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Freemans Reach Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Freemans Reach Small Business Loans
Freemans Reach unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Freemans Reach Business Loans
What is the Larger Freemans Reach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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 simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
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 of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with 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 covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.