FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mahogany Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mahogany Creek Small Business Loans
Mahogany Creek unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Mahogany Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Mahogany Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.