FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Strathewen Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Strathewen Small Business Loans
Strathewen unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.