FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maylands Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Maylands Small Business Loans
Maylands unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range 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 the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Maylands Business Loans
What is the Larger Maylands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own 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 utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a 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 offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, 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 in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.