FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Fawkner Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Fawkner Small Business Loans
Fawkner unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Fawkner Business Loans
What is the Larger Fawkner Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.