FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mill Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mill Park Small Business Loans
Mill Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Mill Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Mill Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle 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?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.