FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Stafford Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Stafford Small Business Loans
Stafford unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Stafford Business Loans
What is the Larger Stafford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to 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 duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.