FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melrose Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Melrose Park Small Business Loans
Melrose Park unsecured loans offers amounts of 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 this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Melrose Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Melrose Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with 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 also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine your health of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.