FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Massey Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Massey Small Business Loans
Massey unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Massey Business Loans
What is the Larger Massey Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.