FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Marys Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the St Marys Small Business Loans
St Marys unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger St Marys Business Loans
What is the Larger St Marys Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.