FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Steiglitz Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Steiglitz Small Business Loans
Steiglitz unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Steiglitz Business Loans
What is the Larger Steiglitz 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 fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 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.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted 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 an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.