FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The St Kilda Small Business Loans
Tell me about the St Kilda Small Business Loans
St Kilda unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm 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 a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.