FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Fullarton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Fullarton Small Business Loans
Fullarton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Fullarton Business Loans
What is the Larger Fullarton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay 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 items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health for your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
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 paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.