FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Maidstone Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Maidstone Small Business Loans
Maidstone unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Maidstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Maidstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for 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 fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part 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 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.