FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Middle Swan Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Middle Swan Small Business Loans
Middle Swan unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Middle Swan Business Loans
What is the Larger Middle Swan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health that is your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with 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 and other data. 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 details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.