FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Stretton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Stretton Small Business Loans
Stretton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Stretton Business Loans
What is the Larger Stretton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must 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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.