FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Milford Small Business Loans
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Milford unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Milford Business Loans
What is the Larger Milford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting 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 request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.