FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Kilda Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the St Kilda Small Business Loans
St Kilda unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes 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 will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out 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 early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.