FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Medindie Small Business Loans
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Medindie unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Medindie Business Loans
What is the Larger Medindie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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 qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified 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 verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.