FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The One Mile Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the One Mile Small Business Loans
One Mile unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger One Mile Business Loans
What is the Larger One Mile Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost 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 fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.