FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Stafford Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Stafford Small Business Loans
Stafford unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Stafford Business Loans
What is the Larger Stafford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.