FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Medindie Gardens Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Medindie Gardens Small Business Loans
Medindie Gardens unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Medindie Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Medindie Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, 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 is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with 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 information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.