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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Medindie Business Loans
What is the Larger Medindie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, 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 checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related 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 usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.