FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Stonyfell Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Stonyfell Small Business Loans
Stonyfell unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Stonyfell Business Loans
What is the Larger Stonyfell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent 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 generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted 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 on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (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 require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of 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 your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.