FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Macquarie Fields Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Macquarie Fields Small Business Loans
Macquarie Fields unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into 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 virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Macquarie Fields Business Loans
What is the Larger Macquarie Fields Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal 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 utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.