FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Magill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Magill Small Business Loans
Magill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Magill Business Loans
What is the Larger Magill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.