FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maroubra Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Maroubra Small Business Loans
Maroubra unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Maroubra Business Loans
What is the Larger Maroubra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form 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 the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow 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 accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in 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 protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.