FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Macquarie Fields Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Macquarie Fields Small Business Loans
Macquarie Fields unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Macquarie Fields Business Loans
What is the Larger Macquarie Fields Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- 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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within 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 opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.