FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The St Heliers Small Business Loans
Let me know more about St Heliers Small Business Loans
St Heliers unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger St Heliers Business Loans
What is the Larger St Heliers Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.