FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The St Agnes Small Business Loans
Tell me more about St Agnes Small Business Loans
St Agnes unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval 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 on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
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 allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.