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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The South Stradbroke Small Business Loans
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South Stradbroke unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger South Stradbroke Business Loans
What is the Larger South Stradbroke Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.