FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Clair Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the St Clair Small Business Loans
St Clair unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger St Clair Business Loans
What is the Larger St Clair Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 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. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health for your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. 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. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own 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 the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.