FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the McLaren Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the McLaren Vale Small Business Loans
McLaren Vale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger McLaren Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger McLaren Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements 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 an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, 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 take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
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 obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.