FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The St Johns Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the St Johns Small Business Loans
St Johns unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger St Johns Business Loans
What is the Larger St Johns Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order 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 is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus 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 schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.