FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Menzies Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Menzies Creek Small Business Loans
Menzies Creek unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Menzies Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Menzies Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that 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 in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.