FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The St Johns Small Business Loans
Tell me about the St Johns Small Business Loans
St Johns unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger St Johns Business Loans
What is the Larger St Johns Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.