FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Fitzgibbon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Fitzgibbon Small Business Loans
Fitzgibbon unsecured loans offers 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 makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Fitzgibbon Business Loans
What is the Larger Fitzgibbon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and 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 over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify 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 the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.