FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mawson Lakes Small Business Loans
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Mawson Lakes unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mawson Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Mawson Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and permit us to make use of 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 as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.