FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mcdowall Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mcdowall Small Business Loans
Mcdowall unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Mcdowall Business Loans
What is the Larger Mcdowall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a 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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral element 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 customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.