FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Macquarie Fields Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Macquarie Fields Small Business Loans
Macquarie Fields unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Macquarie Fields Business Loans
What is the Larger Macquarie Fields Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business time and let us use 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 can offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the health of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.