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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mawson Lakes Small Business Loans
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Mawson Lakes unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mawson Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Mawson Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced 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 an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest 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 make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure 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 vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.