FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Marsden Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Marsden Park Small Business Loans
Marsden Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Marsden Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Marsden Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us make use of 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 a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.