FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Stapylton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Stapylton Small Business Loans
Stapylton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Stapylton Business Loans
What is the Larger Stapylton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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 the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.