FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Stirling Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Stirling Small Business Loans
Stirling unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 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 checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health of your business and the level of repayments your business is able to 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 specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.