FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The St Johns Small Business Loans
Tell me about the St Johns Small Business Loans
St Johns unsecured loans offers amounts of 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 is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.