FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maylands Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Maylands Small Business Loans
Maylands unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Maylands Business Loans
What is the Larger Maylands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.