FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Millers Point Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Millers Point Small Business Loans
Millers Point unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Millers Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Millers Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive 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 bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.