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 between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Fitzroy Business Loans
What is the Larger Fitzroy Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.