FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Minto Small Business Loans
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Minto unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Minto Business Loans
What is the Larger Minto Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.