FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The McLaren Flat Small Business Loans
Let me know more about McLaren Flat Small Business Loans
McLaren Flat unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger McLaren Flat Business Loans
What is the Larger McLaren Flat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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 qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have 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 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit 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 – as long as you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit 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 for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.