FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Macquarie Links Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Macquarie Links Small Business Loans
Macquarie Links unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow 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 larger Macquarie Links Business Loans
What is the Larger Macquarie Links Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans 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 stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.