FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Fitzroy North Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Fitzroy North Small Business Loans
Fitzroy North unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Fitzroy North Business Loans
What is the Larger Fitzroy North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K 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 verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company time and allow 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 can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost 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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get 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 do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.