FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Strathewen Small Business Loans
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Strathewen unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Strathewen Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathewen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company 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 documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.