FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Peters Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the St Peters Small Business Loans
St Peters unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible 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 generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able 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 a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.