FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Fulham Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Fulham Small Business Loans
Fulham unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (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 need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.