FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Meadowbank unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Meadowbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Meadowbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification 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 in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to 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. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.