FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mulgoa Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mulgoa Small Business Loans
Mulgoa unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Mulgoa Business Loans
What is the Larger Mulgoa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (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 an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.