FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Agnes Banks Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Agnes Banks Small Business Loans
Agnes Banks unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing 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 amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.