FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Middle Grange Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Middle Grange Small Business Loans
Middle Grange unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three 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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.