FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mudgeeraba Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mudgeeraba Small Business Loans
Mudgeeraba unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Mudgeeraba Business Loans
What is the Larger Mudgeeraba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.