FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Millswood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Millswood Small Business Loans
Millswood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Millswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Millswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.