FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Stapylton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Stapylton Small Business Loans
Stapylton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Stapylton Business Loans
What is the Larger Stapylton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property 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 property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
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 business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.