FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Millendon Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Millendon Small Business Loans
Millendon unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Millendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Millendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.