FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mulgrave Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mulgrave Small Business Loans
Mulgrave unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Mulgrave Business Loans
What is the Larger Mulgrave Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order 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 your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.