FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Stonefields Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Stonefields Small Business Loans
Stonefields unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Stonefields Business Loans
What is the Larger Stonefields Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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 in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.