FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Strathmore Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Strathmore Park Small Business Loans
Strathmore Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Strathmore Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathmore Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with 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 may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.