FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mulgoa Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mulgoa Small Business Loans
Mulgoa unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify 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 based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and allow 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 bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with 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 protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.