FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Middle Swan Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Middle Swan Small Business Loans
Middle Swan unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Middle Swan Business Loans
What is the Larger Middle Swan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.