FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Meadowbank unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Meadowbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Meadowbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for 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 simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.