FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Miramar Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Miramar Small Business Loans
Miramar unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Miramar Business Loans
What is the Larger Miramar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.