FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the South Stradbroke Small Business Loans
Let me know more about South Stradbroke Small Business Loans
South Stradbroke unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger South Stradbroke Business Loans
What is the Larger South Stradbroke Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.