FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Malaga Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Malaga Small Business Loans
Malaga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as 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 for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting 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 are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.