FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Fitzroy Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Fitzroy Small Business Loans
Fitzroy unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Fitzroy Business Loans
What is the Larger Fitzroy 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few 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 the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.