FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mascot Small Business Loans
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Mascot unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Mascot Business Loans
What is the Larger Mascot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent 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 be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t 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 establishing 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.