FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mulgoa Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mulgoa Small Business Loans
Mulgoa unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mulgoa Business Loans
What is the Larger Mulgoa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of 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 you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.