FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The St Lucia Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the St Lucia Small Business Loans
St Lucia unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger St Lucia Business Loans
What is the Larger St Lucia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 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 may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.