FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mile End Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mile End Small Business Loans
Mile End 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 per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mile End Business Loans
What is the Larger Mile End 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 for a fixed period of that can last 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 that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove 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 business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the health of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
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 of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.