FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Stafford Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Stafford Small Business Loans
Stafford unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.