FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Peters Small Business Loans
Tell me more about St Peters Small Business Loans
St Peters unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day 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. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger St Peters Business Loans
What is the Larger St Peters Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.