FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Kilda Small Business Loans
Tell me about the St Kilda Small Business Loans
St Kilda unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger St Kilda Business Loans
What is the Larger St Kilda 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.