FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mays Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mays Hill Small Business Loans
Mays Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Mays Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Mays Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.