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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Fitzroy North Small Business Loans
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Fitzroy North unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could 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 an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.