FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Middle Dural Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Middle Dural Small Business Loans
Middle Dural unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Middle Dural Business Loans
What is the Larger Middle Dural Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The 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 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide 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 as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 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 statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting 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 punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.