FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mile End Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mile End Small Business Loans
Mile End unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Mile End Business Loans
What is the Larger Mile End Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might 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 evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can 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 experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.