FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mawson Lakes Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mawson Lakes Small Business Loans
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 makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Mawson Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Mawson Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed 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 filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.