FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Medindie Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Medindie Small Business Loans
Medindie unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Medindie Business Loans
What is the Larger Medindie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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 complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $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 such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in 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 could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.