FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Meadowbank Small Business Loans
Meadowbank unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into 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 business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Meadowbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Meadowbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.