FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Marys Small Business Loans
Let me know more about St Marys Small Business Loans
St Marys unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger St Marys Business Loans
What is the Larger St Marys Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company timings and permit us to 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’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.