FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Stafford Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Stafford Heights Small Business Loans
Stafford Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Stafford Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Stafford Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.