FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Fairlight Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Fairlight Small Business Loans
Fairlight unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document 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 a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can 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 certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the 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 protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.