FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Fairfield Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Fairfield Small Business Loans
Fairfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 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?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the 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 deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.