FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The McLaren Flat Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the McLaren Flat Small Business Loans
McLaren Flat unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger McLaren Flat Business Loans
What is the Larger McLaren Flat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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 and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.