FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Strathpine Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Strathpine Small Business Loans
Strathpine unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Strathpine Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathpine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term 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 due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online 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 uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.