FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The St Peters Small Business Loans
Tell me more about St Peters Small Business Loans
St Peters unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger St Peters Business Loans
What is the Larger St Peters Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve 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. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , 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 an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.