FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Fairlight Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Fairlight Small Business Loans
Fairlight unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Fairlight Business Loans
What is the Larger Fairlight Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against 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 an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.