FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Stafford Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Stafford Heights Small Business Loans
Stafford Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 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 a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with 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 early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.