FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Miranda Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Miranda Small Business Loans
Miranda unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Miranda Business Loans
What is the Larger Miranda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.