FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Massey Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Massey Small Business Loans
Massey unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Massey Business Loans
What is the Larger Massey Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get 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, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for 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 most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.