FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Melrose Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Melrose Small Business Loans
Melrose unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Melrose Business Loans
What is the Larger Melrose Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.