FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melling Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Melling Small Business Loans
Melling unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Melling Business Loans
What is the Larger Melling Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.