FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Minto Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Minto Small Business Loans
Minto unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Minto Business Loans
What is the Larger Minto Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing 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% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.