FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Strathfield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Strathfield Small Business Loans
Strathfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Strathfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one 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 conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.