FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Fairview Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Fairview Park Small Business Loans
Fairview Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Fairview Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Fairview Park 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit 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 for determining the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.