FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mulgrave Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mulgrave Small Business Loans
Mulgrave unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 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 business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Mulgrave Business Loans
What is the Larger Mulgrave 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.