FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Miami Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Miami Small Business Loans
Miami unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and 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 payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Miami Business Loans
What is the Larger Miami Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $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: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve 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 transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.