FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Stapylton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Stapylton Small Business Loans
Stapylton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Stapylton Business Loans
What is the Larger Stapylton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.