FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Stonefields Small Business Loans
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Stonefields unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Stonefields Business Loans
What is the Larger Stonefields Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), 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: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing 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.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.