FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Middlemore Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Middlemore Small Business Loans
Middlemore unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Middlemore Business Loans
What is the Larger Middlemore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These 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 secure your information, is vital and an integral 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.