FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The St Marys Small Business Loans
Let me know about the St Marys Small Business Loans
St Marys unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger St Marys Business Loans
What is the Larger St Marys Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a 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 it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.