FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Merrylands West Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Merrylands West Small Business Loans
Merrylands West unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Merrylands West Business Loans
What is the Larger Merrylands West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and let us make use of 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 a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the health of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.