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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Stratton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Stratton Small Business Loans
Stratton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Stratton Business Loans
What is the Larger Stratton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This 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 that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer 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, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.