FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Myrtle Bank Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Myrtle Bank Small Business Loans
Myrtle Bank unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes 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?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Myrtle Bank Business Loans
What is the Larger Myrtle Bank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.