FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Miramar Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Miramar Small Business Loans
Miramar unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Miramar Business Loans
What is the Larger Miramar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth 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 your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is 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?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.