FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Sturt Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Upper Sturt Small Business Loans
Upper Sturt unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Upper Sturt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Sturt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that 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 that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.