FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maylands Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Maylands Small Business Loans
Maylands unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Maylands Business Loans
What is the Larger Maylands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.