FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Frewville Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Frewville Small Business Loans
Frewville unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Frewville Business Loans
What is the Larger Frewville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.