FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Meadowbank unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Meadowbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Meadowbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.