FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maylands Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Maylands Small Business Loans
Maylands unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Maylands Business Loans
What is the Larger Maylands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health of your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.