FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maidstone Small Business Loans
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Maidstone unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Maidstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Maidstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, 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 soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.