FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Middle Swan Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Middle Swan Small Business Loans
Middle Swan unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Middle Swan Business Loans
What is the Larger Middle Swan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must 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.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.