FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mellons Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mellons Bay Small Business Loans
Mellons Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t 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 is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your 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 time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.