FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Strathewen Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Strathewen Small Business Loans
Strathewen unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Strathewen Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathewen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can 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 process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus 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 an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against 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 an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.