FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Midvale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Midvale Small Business Loans
Midvale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Midvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Midvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also 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: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.