FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Malaga Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Malaga Small Business Loans
Malaga unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Malaga Business Loans
What is the Larger Malaga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. 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 continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $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.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.