FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The St Heliers Small Business Loans
Tell me about the St Heliers Small Business Loans
St Heliers unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger St Heliers Business Loans
What is the Larger St Heliers Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks 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 health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve 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 offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 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 on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.