FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mahogany Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mahogany Creek Small Business Loans
Mahogany Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request 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 submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.