FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The St Albans Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the St Albans Small Business Loans
St Albans unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger St Albans Business Loans
What is the Larger St Albans Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with 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 calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of the company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.