FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Marys Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the St Marys Bay Small Business Loans
St Marys Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger St Marys Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger St Marys Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve 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 agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the health for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.