FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melaleuca Small Business Loans
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Melaleuca unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Melaleuca Business Loans
What is the Larger Melaleuca Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated 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 priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any 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 make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.