FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Melaleuca Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Melaleuca Small Business Loans
Melaleuca unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Melaleuca Business Loans
What is the Larger Melaleuca Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. 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 the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.