FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Marys Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the St Marys Bay Small Business Loans
St Marys Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the health of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.