FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Middle Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Middle Park Small Business Loans
Middle Park unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Middle Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Middle Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and allow us to utilise 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’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 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 deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and 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 with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.