FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Helens Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the St Helens Park Small Business Loans
St Helens Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for 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 funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.