FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Stanmore Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Stanmore Small Business Loans
Stanmore unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Stanmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Stanmore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% 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 operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.