FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mellons Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mellons Bay Small Business Loans
Mellons Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Mellons Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mellons Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition 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 are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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 loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.