FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Milford Small Business Loans
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Milford unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Milford Business Loans
What is the Larger Milford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $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 financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I 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 aspects for determining the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of the business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.