FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Milton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can 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 that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Milton Business Loans
What is the Larger Milton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% 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 be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.