FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Agnes Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the St Agnes Small Business Loans
St Agnes unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger St Agnes Business Loans
What is the Larger St Agnes 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 fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus 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 provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal 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 employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.