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 can avail the Stirling Small Business Loans
Stirling unsecured loans offers 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 the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Stirling Business Loans
What is the Larger Stirling Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with 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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could 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, which involves answering a couple of 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 that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.