FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Miramar Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Miramar Small Business Loans
Miramar unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Miramar Business Loans
What is the Larger Miramar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take 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 within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.