FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Menzies Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Menzies Creek Small Business Loans
Menzies Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Menzies Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Menzies Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), 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 require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out 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 in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments 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, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.