FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Meadowbank unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Meadowbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Meadowbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 to fund almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, 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.