FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mascot Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mascot Small Business Loans
Mascot unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Mascot Business Loans
What is the Larger Mascot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion 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 to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve 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. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.