FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Stafford Small Business Loans
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Stafford unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Stafford Business Loans
What is the Larger Stafford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.