FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Millers Point Small Business Loans
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Millers Point unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.