FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Stafford Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Stafford Heights Small Business Loans
Stafford Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control 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 to fund personal expenses.
About larger Stafford Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Stafford Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving 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 nearly all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.