FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mulgrave Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mulgrave Small Business Loans
Mulgrave unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, 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. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Mulgrave Business Loans
What is the Larger Mulgrave Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for 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 funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.