FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Milsons Point Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Milsons Point Small Business Loans
Milsons Point unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Milsons Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Milsons Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be 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.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.