FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mulgoa Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Mulgoa Small Business Loans
Mulgoa unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Mulgoa Business Loans
What is the Larger Mulgoa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining your health of your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.