FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Massey Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Massey Small Business Loans
Massey unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Massey Business Loans
What is the Larger Massey Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money 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 has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.