FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Stradbroke Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the South Stradbroke Small Business Loans
South Stradbroke unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated 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 secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect 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 utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.