FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Clair Small Business Loans
Tell me about the St Clair Small Business Loans
St Clair unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger St Clair Business Loans
What is the Larger St Clair Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health that is your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.