FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Fairfield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Fairfield Small Business Loans
Fairfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.