FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Melling Small Business Loans
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Melling unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Melling Business Loans
What is the Larger Melling Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.