FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Kilda Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the St Kilda Small Business Loans
St Kilda unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $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 worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.