FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mcdowall Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mcdowall Small Business Loans
Mcdowall unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mcdowall Business Loans
What is the Larger Mcdowall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.