FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Steiglitz Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Steiglitz Small Business Loans
Steiglitz unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Steiglitz Business Loans
What is the Larger Steiglitz 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. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.