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Fees and Charges
Merchant Finance & Investment Company Limited
Fees & Charges
Effective: 01 June 2003

Fee Description  
   
Loans - HIRE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS Amount
   
Interest Rates (maximum) 27.53% (16% flat)
   
Registration Search Fees $100
Vehicle searches for pre-registered vehicles
at various statutory & financial bodies.
Noting of interest with LTA
 
   
LTA Fees $30
Paid to LTA. For noting Merchant Finance's interest of new & pre-registered vehicles financed.  
   
Company Search Fee $20
Paid to Companies office to search registration details for limited liability companies.  
   
Stamping of Documents $1.00
   
Stamping of Master Hire $15
Purchase Agreements  
For corporate customers with multiple accounts  
   
Off Shore Facility Administration Fees Varied
Determined by country of purchase and finance sought  
   
Loans - BILL OF SALE Amount
   
Interest Rates (maximum) 27.52% (16% flat)
Registration Search Fees $100
Vehicle searches for pre-registered vehicles
at various statutory & financial bodies.
Noting of interest with LTA
 
   
LTA Fees $30
Paid to LTA. For noting Merchant Finance's interest of new & pre-registered vehicles financed.  
   
Company Search Fee $20
Paid to Companies office to search registration details for limited liability companies.  
   
Solicitors Fees $33.00 to $40.00
Fees determined by individuals solicitors if Merchant Finance
preferred solicitors are used.
Otherwise as per solicitors own charges
 
   
Mortgage Duty / Bill of Sale Duty 1% of amount financed to nearest $100
Paid to the Commissioner of Stamp Duties  
   
Registration in Registrar of Titles Office $2.25
Paid to the Registrar of Titles  
   
Registration for Limited Liability Company $15
Paid to the Companies Office  
   
MISCELLANEOUS Anount
   
Audit Confirmation Statements for Investments & Loans $25.00
For confirmations with regards to clients investment & loans  
   
Miscellaneous Letters for Investments & Loans $25.00
Preparation of letters to various sources as requested by clients advising of loan & investments.  
   
DEFAULTING FEES Amount
   
Late Charges or Past Due Interest 24.00% p.a. of arrears amount
Charges relating to amounts owing but unpaid by instalment date  
   
Extension Fees Varied
Fees charged to defer loan payments. Calculated according to individual loans interest rate, arrears amount & period of extensions.  
   
Dishonoured Cheque Fees Varied
For cheque payments made at Merchant Finance branches or through ANZ or Westpac branches and via Post Fiji Limited Offices.  
   
Bailiff Fees Varied
Fees charged by individual Merchant Finance hired bailiffs to visit clients for collection of amounts owing, serving demand notices or repossessing securities. Fees may also include towing charges if vehicle is transported.  
   
Repossessed Security Storage Charges $5 per day
Daily storage charges for securities repossessed from clients.  
   
Asset Insurance Charges 0.35% of Payout amount
Charged for repossessed vehicles in Merchant Finance's custody  
   
Transfer of Ownership Charges $18
Paid to LTA to transfer ownership to Merchant Finance if repossessed security  
   
Transfer of Third Party Varied
Paid to insurance company to transfer third party to Merchant Finance if repossessed  
   
Advertising & Miscellaneous Costs Varied
Costs of advertising repossessed vehicle for sale as well as miscellaneous repairs.  
   
Auction Administration Fee $3.00% of V.E.P selling price
Fees charged to dispose of repossessed security via Merchant Finance auction.