FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Kilda Small Business Loans
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St Kilda unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger St Kilda Business Loans
What is the Larger St Kilda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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 worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.