FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Andrews Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the St Andrews Beach Small Business Loans
St Andrews Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger St Andrews Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger St Andrews Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.