FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Meadowbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Meadowbrook Small Business Loans
Meadowbrook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Meadowbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Meadowbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying 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 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.