FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Fairfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Fairfield Small Business Loans
Fairfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.