FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Andrews Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the St Andrews Beach Small Business Loans
St Andrews Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company 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 company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger St Andrews Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger St Andrews Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have 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 circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.