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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 loan to aid in company 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 calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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 worth of trade (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 easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.