FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sturt Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sturt Small Business Loans
Sturt unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Sturt Business Loans
What is the Larger Sturt 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.