FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Fairfield Small Business Loans
Tell me 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Fairfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Fairfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 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 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure 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 choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship 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 commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.