FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Milford Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Milford Small Business Loans
Milford 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 is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Milford Business Loans
What is the Larger Milford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 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 on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.