FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Strathmore Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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 and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.