FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Midland Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Midland Small Business Loans
Midland unsecured loans provides 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Midland Business Loans
What is the Larger Midland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and permit 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 statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 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 quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking 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 provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.