FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Millers Point Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Millers Point Small Business Loans
Millers Point unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Millers Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Millers Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health of your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of the company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.