FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Fitzroy North Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Fitzroy North Small Business Loans
Fitzroy North unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Fitzroy North Business Loans
What is the Larger Fitzroy North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing 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 the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.