FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Meadowbank unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Meadowbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Meadowbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
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 loan experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee 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’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.