FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Marys Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the St Marys Bay Small Business Loans
St Marys Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger St Marys Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger St Marys Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business 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) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for 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 enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.