FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Morris Small Business Loans
Let me know about the St Morris Small Business Loans
St Morris unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger St Morris Business Loans
What is the Larger St Morris Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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 to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.