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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Agnes Banks Small Business Loans
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Agnes Banks unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can 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 business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification 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 questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.