FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Fairfield Small Business Loans
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Fairfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Fairfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Fairfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health for your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.