FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Marys Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the St Marys Small Business Loans
St Marys unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger St Marys Business Loans
What is the Larger St Marys Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial 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?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.