FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Macleod Small Business Loans
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Macleod unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Macleod Business Loans
What is the Larger Macleod Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion 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 calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending 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), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.