FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Magill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Magill Small Business Loans
Magill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Magill Business Loans
What is the Larger Magill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
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.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have 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 transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t 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 the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us 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 an business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.