FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maylands Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Maylands Small Business Loans
Maylands unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 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 company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via 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 refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Maylands Business Loans
What is the Larger Maylands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, 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 look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company 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 customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details on 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 payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.