FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Malabar Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Malabar Small Business Loans
Malabar unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Malabar Business Loans
What is the Larger Malabar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks 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 is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.