FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The McCrae Small Business Loans
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McCrae unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger McCrae Business Loans
What is the Larger McCrae Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m 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 and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.