FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Stanhope Gardens Small Business Loans
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Stanhope Gardens unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Stanhope Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Stanhope Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose 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 Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K 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 your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.