FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mile End Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mile End Small Business Loans
Mile End unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can 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 remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Mile End Business Loans
What is the Larger Mile End Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, 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 is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.