FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Kilda Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the St Kilda Small Business Loans
St Kilda unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger St Kilda Business Loans
What is the Larger St Kilda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.