FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The McLaren Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the McLaren Vale Small Business Loans
McLaren Vale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may 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 a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger McLaren Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger McLaren Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company 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) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory 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. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow 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 a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.