FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Miller Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Miller Small Business Loans
Miller unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Miller Business Loans
What is the Larger Miller Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account 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 usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.