FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Stretton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Stretton Small Business Loans
Stretton unsecured loans provides amounts 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Stretton Business Loans
What is the Larger Stretton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable 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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.