FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maylands Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Maylands Small Business Loans
Maylands unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Maylands Business Loans
What is the Larger Maylands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make 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 is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), 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: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.