FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Clair Small Business Loans
Tell me more about St Clair Small Business Loans
St Clair unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central 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 grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.