FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Stokes Valley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application 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 of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business time 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 can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.