FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Strathfield South Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Strathfield South Small Business Loans
Strathfield South unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into 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 to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Strathfield South Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathfield South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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 be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business times and permit us to use 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 the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.