FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The St Ives Small Business Loans
Let me know more about St Ives Small Business Loans
St Ives unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger St Ives Business Loans
What is the Larger St Ives Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing 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 information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.