FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mill Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mill Park Small Business Loans
Mill Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Mill Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Mill Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business 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) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.