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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Stanmore Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Stanmore Small Business Loans
Stanmore unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Stanmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Stanmore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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 worth of trade (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 simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.