FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Middle Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Middle Park Small Business Loans
Middle Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Middle Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Middle Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
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 a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no 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 apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.