FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Miranda Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Miranda Small Business Loans
Miranda unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Miranda Business Loans
What is the Larger Miranda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.