FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Miranda Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Miranda Business Loans
What is the Larger Miranda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for 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 application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.