FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Stokes Valley Small Business Loans
Stokes Valley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Stokes Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Stokes Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could 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 well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.