FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Agnes Banks Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Agnes Banks Small Business Loans
Agnes Banks unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Agnes Banks Business Loans
What is the Larger Agnes Banks Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount 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 company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.