FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mascot Small Business Loans
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Mascot unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Mascot Business Loans
What is the Larger Mascot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, 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 large company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.