FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The McCrae Small Business Loans
Let me know about the McCrae Small Business Loans
McCrae unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger McCrae Business Loans
What is the Larger McCrae Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and 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 used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.