FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mellons Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mellons Bay Small Business Loans
Mellons Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Mellons Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mellons Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing 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 that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.