FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Strathmore Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Strathmore Park Small Business Loans
Strathmore Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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 of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no 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 can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.