FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The One Mile Small Business Loans
Tell me more about One Mile Small Business Loans
One Mile unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger One Mile Business Loans
What is the Larger One Mile Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the health of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.