FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Millendon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Millendon Small Business Loans
Millendon unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Millendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Millendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get 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 have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease 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, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.