FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Medindie Gardens Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Medindie Gardens Small Business Loans
Medindie Gardens unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Medindie Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Medindie Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait 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 within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive 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 that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.