FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Kilda Small Business Loans
Tell me more about St Kilda Small Business Loans
St Kilda unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger St Kilda Business Loans
What is the Larger St Kilda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.