FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Stonyfell Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Stonyfell Small Business Loans
Stonyfell unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Stonyfell Business Loans
What is the Larger Stonyfell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.