FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Merrylands West Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Merrylands West Small Business Loans
Merrylands West unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Merrylands West Business Loans
What is the Larger Merrylands West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.