FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maidstone Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Maidstone Small Business Loans
Maidstone unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Maidstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Maidstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible 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.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit 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 up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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 out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.