FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Stonefields Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Stonefields Small Business Loans
Stonefields unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Stonefields Business Loans
What is the Larger Stonefields 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans 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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.