FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Milton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Milton Small Business Loans
Milton 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 can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Milton Business Loans
What is the Larger Milton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.