FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Fairlight Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Fairlight Small Business Loans
Fairlight unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Fairlight Business Loans
What is the Larger Fairlight Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.