FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Strathfield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Strathfield Small Business Loans
Strathfield unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Strathfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathfield 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 trading (for 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.