FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Miramar Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Miramar Small Business Loans
Miramar unsecured loans provides 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Miramar Business Loans
What is the Larger Miramar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (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 Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items 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 lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to 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 repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.