FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the McMahons Point Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the McMahons Point Small Business Loans
McMahons Point unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger McMahons Point Business Loans
What is the Larger McMahons Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.