FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Meadow Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Meadow Heights Small Business Loans
Meadow Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get 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 rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Meadow Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Meadow Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for 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 quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.