FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Maylands Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Maylands Small Business Loans
Maylands unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to 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 in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest 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 amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Maylands Business Loans
What is the Larger Maylands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company 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) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.