FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mile End South Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mile End South Small Business Loans
Mile End South unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mile End South Business Loans
What is the Larger Mile End South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any 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 apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.