FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Milford Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Milford Small Business Loans
Milford unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Milford Business Loans
What is the Larger Milford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various 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 running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.