FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Fairfield East Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Fairfield East Small Business Loans
Fairfield East unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Fairfield East Business Loans
What is the Larger Fairfield East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and 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 will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way 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 send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. 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 no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.