FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Stepney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Stepney Small Business Loans
Stepney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Stepney Business Loans
What is the Larger Stepney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease 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 an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 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 application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the 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, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements 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, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.