FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Matraville Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Matraville Small Business Loans
Matraville unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Matraville Business Loans
What is the Larger Matraville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to 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 that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject 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 an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.