FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Clair Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the St Clair Small Business Loans
St Clair unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time 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 the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger St Clair Business Loans
What is the Larger St Clair Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be 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 business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.