FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Middle Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Middle Park Small Business Loans
Middle Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Middle Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Middle Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The 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 the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.