FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Fairfield Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Fairfield Small Business Loans
Fairfield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Fairfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Fairfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s 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
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.