FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Macgregor Small Business Loans
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Macgregor unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Macgregor Business Loans
What is the Larger Macgregor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest 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 make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.