FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maddington Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Maddington Small Business Loans
Maddington unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Maddington Business Loans
What is the Larger Maddington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and 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 submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the 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 offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.