FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The McLaren Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the McLaren Vale Small Business Loans
McLaren Vale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.