FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mcgraths Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mcgraths Hill Small Business Loans
Mcgraths Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Mcgraths Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Mcgraths Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional 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 without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.