FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mawson Lakes Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mawson Lakes Small Business Loans
Mawson Lakes unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Mawson Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Mawson Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business 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 continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable 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 a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.