FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Strathmore Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Strathmore Park Small Business Loans
Strathmore Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Strathmore Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathmore Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this in 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 stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six 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: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in normal business hours and permit us to make use of 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 will be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes 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 certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, 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 sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.