FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Macquarie Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Macquarie Park Small Business Loans
Macquarie Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Macquarie Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Macquarie Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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 credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing 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 accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with 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 need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
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 very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.