FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Meadowbank unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of 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 can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Meadowbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Meadowbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.