FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Helens Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the St Helens Park Small Business Loans
St Helens Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger St Helens Park Business Loans
What is the Larger St Helens Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.