FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Fairfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Fairfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.