FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mellons Bay Small Business Loans
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Mellons Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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 business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.