FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Midvale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Midvale Small Business Loans
Midvale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Midvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Midvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might 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 around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I 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 variables in order to assess what is the health of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.