FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Macquarie Links Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Macquarie Links Small Business Loans
Macquarie Links unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Macquarie Links Business Loans
What is the Larger Macquarie Links Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ 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 and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.