FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Stokes Valley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Stokes Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Stokes Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.