FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Fairfield Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Fairfield Small Business Loans
Fairfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into 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 reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may 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 an hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much 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 the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.