FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Fairfield West Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Fairfield West Small Business Loans
Fairfield West unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Fairfield West Business Loans
What is the Larger Fairfield West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.