FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Fairfield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Fairfield Small Business Loans
Fairfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (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 need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take 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 aspects in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.