FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Fulham Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Fulham Small Business Loans
Fulham unsecured loans provides amounts 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Fulham Business Loans
What is the Larger Fulham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s 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?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your well-being of your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.