FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Middle Grange Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Middle Grange Small Business Loans
Middle Grange unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Middle Grange Business Loans
What is the Larger Middle Grange Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid 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: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.