FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Stokes Valley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Stokes Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Stokes Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.