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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The St Leonards Small Business Loans
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St Leonards unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger St Leonards Business Loans
What is the Larger St Leonards Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.