FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Stokes Valley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Stokes Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Stokes Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged 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 repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.