FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Main Ridge Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Main Ridge Small Business Loans
Main Ridge unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Main Ridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Main Ridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health 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 might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the 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 this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.