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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The St Agnes Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the St Agnes Small Business Loans
St Agnes unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger St Agnes Business Loans
What is the Larger St Agnes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your well-being for your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.