FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Strathmore Park Small Business Loans
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Strathmore Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is 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 by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Strathmore Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathmore Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.