FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the St Agnes Small Business Loans
Let me know about the St Agnes Small Business Loans
St Agnes unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger St Agnes Business Loans
What is the Larger St Agnes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not 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 costs 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% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.