FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Medindie Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Medindie Small Business Loans
Medindie 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 is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Medindie Business Loans
What is the Larger Medindie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no 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 can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.