FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Macgregor Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Macgregor Small Business Loans
Macgregor unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Macgregor Business Loans
What is the Larger Macgregor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.