FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Fitzgibbon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Fitzgibbon Small Business Loans
Fitzgibbon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way 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 send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill 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 $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.