FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mellons Bay Small Business Loans
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Mellons Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Mellons Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mellons Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (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 larger business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required 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 long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard 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 to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.