FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mansfield Small Business Loans
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Mansfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mansfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Mansfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and 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. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link 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 within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard 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 make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.