FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Maidstone Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Maidstone Small Business Loans
Maidstone 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 this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Maidstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Maidstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking 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 to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.