FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Strathmore Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Strathmore Park Small Business Loans
Strathmore Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your health that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.