FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Massey Small Business Loans
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Massey 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 makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Massey Business Loans
What is the Larger Massey Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for 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 document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t 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 costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.