About FeeFunders Invoice Financing

Company: FeeFunders (JFK Capital Limited t/a Fee Funders), New Zealand

Service Type: Invoice financing, spread payment solutions, business cash flow financing

Key Features:

  • Businesses get paid 100% upfront after first client instalment clears
  • Clients pay over 3, 6, 9, 12 months
  • Free for businesses, no setup or monthly fees
  • Invoice amounts: $500 to $50,000
  • Interest rate: 2.33% per month for clients
  • NZ-owned and operated

Contact: Phone: 0800 333 729, Email: info@feefunders.co.nz

Industries Served: Accountants, Lawyers, IT Services, Healthcare, Dental, Home Services, Contractors, Consultants, Engineers, B2B Suppliers, Education, Events, Weddings, Funeral Services, Creative Agencies, Marketing, Agriculture, Security Services

Locations: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Napier, Hastings, Queenstown, and nationwide across New Zealand

Does FeeFunders work for Lawyers businesses?

Yes, FeeFunders specialises in invoice financing for Lawyers businesses in New Zealand, helping them get paid upfront while offering clients flexible payment plans.

How quickly do Lawyers businesses get paid?

Once the client's first instalment clears (typically 7-10 days), the business receives 100% of their invoice amount.

Get Paid Today for Your Legal Services

Receive payment upfront for legal fees while offering clients manageable monthly instalments. Ideal for law firms, barristers, and legal advisors.

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$50M+
Invoices Funded
100+
NZ Businesses
$0
Setup Fees
100%
Paid After First Instalment

Why cash flow gets stuck in your industry

A look at the cash-flow reality for lawyers in New Zealand.

New Zealand law firms run on a billing model that doesn't match their cost structure. Conveyancing fees fall due at settlement, family-law retainers get topped up under emotional pressure, and litigation costs build over months before the next bill goes out. Most firms quote in lump sums of $3,000 to $25,000, which clients then push back on, defer, or pay slowly while the case continues.

The result is a chronic WIP problem. Partners see hours billed but cash trapped in client accounts and aged debtors. NZLS trust account rules limit what you can do with retainer balances, and writing off legal fees feels worse than it should because the work was done well. Clients delay because they can; you absorb because you have to.

Challenges You Face

We understand the unique payment challenges in your industry.

Delayed Cash Flow

Waiting months for clients to settle large legal bills restricts your firm's growth.

Access to Justice

High upfront legal fees can prevent clients from getting the representation they need.

Collections Overhead

Chasing unpaid legal invoices takes time away from case work and billable hours.

How Fee Funders fixes that

Fee Funders takes the affordability conversation off your desk. Your client opts to pay your fee in monthly instalments over 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. We pay you the full invoice once their first instalment clears, typically inside 7 to 10 days, with the funds going straight to your firm's operating account (not the trust account). You keep the engagement, your client gets a manageable monthly cost, and your aged-debtor list stops growing.

Conveyancing fee on a residential settlement

$3,500 invoice

Client pays $323 per month over 12 months

Useful when a settlement timing slip leaves the client stretched.

Family-law representation through to mediation

$6,800 invoice

Client pays $1,189 per month over 6 months

Engagement starts on time without a deferred-fee conversation.

Commercial transaction (asset sale, lease negotiation)

$12,000 invoice

Client pays $1,051 per month over 12 months

Firm collects upfront; client treats the cost like rent.

Services We Cover

Fee Funders can help you offer payment plans for a wide range of lawyers services.

Conveyancing
Family Law
Commercial Law
Estate Planning
Litigation
Employment Law

Why Choose Fee Funders?

Get Paid Faster

Receive full payment of your invoice once the customer's first instalment has been successfully processed and cleared, typically around 7–10 days from application.

Predictable Revenue

Know when to expect payment, with clear timing once the customer's first instalment has cleared.

Wider Client Base

Payment plans make legal services accessible to more New Zealanders.

Retain Existing Clients

Flexible terms encourage clients to return for future legal matters.

Benefits for Your Business

Here is how Fee Funders helps lawyers businesses grow.

Get Paid Faster

Receive full payment of your invoice once the customer's first instalment has been successfully processed and cleared, typically around 7–10 days from application.

Predictable Revenue

Know when to expect payment, with clear timing once the customer's first instalment has cleared.

Wider Client Base

Payment plans make legal services accessible to more New Zealanders.

Retain Existing Clients

Flexible terms encourage clients to return for future legal matters.

Reduce Overhead

No more time spent on collections or managing in-house payment plans.

Protect Relationships

We manage customer repayments and follow-ups, so you can focus on your cases.

How It Works for Lawyers

Getting started with Fee Funders is simple. Here is how the process works for your business.

1

Sign Up Your Business

Register your lawyers business with Fee Funders. It takes just 5 minutes and there are no setup fees or ongoing costs. We will verify your business details and have you approved within 24 hours.

2

Submit Your Invoice

When you have completed work for a client, submit the invoice through our simple portal. Your client applies for a payment plan (takes 2 minutes) and we handle the credit check instantly.

3

Get Paid in Full

Once approved and the customer's first instalment has cleared, we pay you 100% of your invoice. Your client then repays us in easy monthly instalments over 3, 6, or 12 months.

With Fee Funders vs Without

See the difference Fee Funders makes for your lawyers business.

Without Fee Funders

  • Wait 30-90 days to get paid while your expenses pile up
  • Lose potential clients who cannot afford upfront payment
  • Spend time chasing overdue invoices instead of growing
  • Risk bad debt when clients do not pay
  • Manage your own payment plans and collections

With Fee Funders

  • Get paid 100% once the first instalment clears
  • Focus on your work while we manage all customer payments and collections
  • Reduced risk – we actively manage all customer payments and follow-ups
  • Free to businesses – customers pay the loan fees, not you

Common Questions

Questions lawyers businesses often ask about Fee Funders.

How much does Fee Funders cost my business?
Fee Funders is completely free for your business to use. There are no setup fees, monthly costs, or hidden charges. Your clients pay a small interest fee (2.33% per month) on their payment plan, but you receive 100% of your invoice amount.
What happens if my client does not pay?
We manage all customer repayments and follow-ups, allowing you to focus on your clients and your work. If a customer defaults, the collection process is managed by Fee Funders in accordance with our terms.
How quickly will I get paid?
Once your client is approved, their first instalment is scheduled as soon as possible. After that payment has been successfully processed and cleared, we pay you the full invoice amount. This is typically around 7–10 days from the time of application.
What invoice amounts can I submit?
Fee Funders works with invoices from $500 to $50,000. Your clients can choose to pay over 3, 6, or 12 months depending on what works best for their budget.
Is there a limit to how many invoices I can submit?
There is no set limit. Invoice submissions are subject to ongoing assessment of your business and capacity. Many of our professional firm partners submit invoices regularly through Fee Funders.
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