FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The St Clair Small Business Loans
Tell me more about St Clair Small Business Loans
St Clair unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger St Clair Business Loans
What is the Larger St Clair Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 company (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.