FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melling Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Melling Small Business Loans
Melling 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 per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Melling Business Loans
What is the Larger Melling Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.