FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Meadowbank unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Meadowbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Meadowbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining your health of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (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 with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at 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 make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.