FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Millswood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Millswood Small Business Loans
Millswood unsecured loans offers amounts of 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Millswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Millswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.