FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Fairfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Fairfield Small Business Loans
Fairfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Fairfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Fairfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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 within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, 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 particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health that is your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide 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 business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.