FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Madeley Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Madeley Small Business Loans
Madeley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Madeley Business Loans
What is the Larger Madeley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.