FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Stokes Valley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Stokes Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Stokes Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide 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 factors that determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a 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 earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to 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 to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.