FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mellons Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mellons Bay Small Business Loans
Mellons Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Mellons Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mellons Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease 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 process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.