FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Miller Small Business Loans
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Miller unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Miller Business Loans
What is the Larger Miller 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 with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a 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 against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from day one. 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 apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
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 in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.