FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maudsland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Maudsland Small Business Loans
Maudsland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Maudsland Business Loans
What is the Larger Maudsland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (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 easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one 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 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.