FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about 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 between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing 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 amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company 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 aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.