FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The St Georges Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the St Georges Small Business Loans
St Georges unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger St Georges Business Loans
What is the Larger St Georges Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and let us utilise 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 an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.