FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The St Kilda Small Business Loans
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St Kilda unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. 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 terms.
The 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on 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 early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.