FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The St Marys Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the St Marys Bay Small Business Loans
St Marys Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger St Marys Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger St Marys Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.