FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melville Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Melville Small Business Loans
Melville unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Melville Business Loans
What is the Larger Melville 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, 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 Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and allow 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’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may 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 certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health of the company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.