FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Midland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Midland Small Business Loans
Midland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $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 makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Midland Business Loans
What is the Larger Midland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.