FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maidstone Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Maidstone Small Business Loans
Maidstone unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Maidstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Maidstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 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 and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.