FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melrose Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Melrose Small Business Loans
Melrose unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How 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 by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Melrose Business Loans
What is the Larger Melrose Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of 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 that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.