FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The MacDonald Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the MacDonald Park Small Business Loans
MacDonald Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove 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 simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business time 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 send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link 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 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.