FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Stirling Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Stirling Small Business Loans
Stirling unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Stirling Business Loans
What is the Larger Stirling Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.