FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Stafford Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Stafford Heights Small Business Loans
Stafford Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Stafford Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Stafford Heights 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the 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 may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.