FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Stafford Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Stafford Small Business Loans
Stafford unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Stafford Business Loans
What is the Larger Stafford 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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 worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.