FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Strathpine Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Strathpine Small Business Loans
Strathpine unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Strathpine Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathpine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also 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 to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.