FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The MacDonald Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about MacDonald Park Small Business Loans
MacDonald Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is 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 almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger MacDonald Park Business Loans
What is the Larger MacDonald Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.