FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Steiglitz Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Steiglitz Small Business Loans
Steiglitz unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Steiglitz Business Loans
What is the Larger Steiglitz Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, 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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.