FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Medindie Gardens Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Medindie Gardens Small Business Loans
Medindie Gardens unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Medindie Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Medindie Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision 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 a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of the business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no 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. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.