FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maidstone Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Maidstone Small Business Loans
Maidstone unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company 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 funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Maidstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Maidstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your health for your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.