FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Helens Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about St Helens Park Small Business Loans
St Helens Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger St Helens Park Business Loans
What is the Larger St Helens Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing 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 protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.