FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Macquarie Fields Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Macquarie Fields Small Business Loans
Macquarie Fields unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
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 in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine your health for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.