FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The MacDonald Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the MacDonald Park Small Business Loans
MacDonald Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger MacDonald Park Business Loans
What is the Larger MacDonald Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t 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 includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part 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 dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.