FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Stapylton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Stapylton Small Business Loans
Stapylton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Stapylton Business Loans
What is the Larger Stapylton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) 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 also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the 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 offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.