FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mansfield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Mansfield Small Business Loans
Mansfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify 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 $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After 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. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.