FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Morris Small Business Loans
Tell me about the St Morris Small Business Loans
St Morris unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger St Morris Business Loans
What is the Larger St Morris Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
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 loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be 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) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.