FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Main Ridge Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Main Ridge Small Business Loans
Main Ridge unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Main Ridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Main Ridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. 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 continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company 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 rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing 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 secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.