FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The South Maroota Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the South Maroota Small Business Loans
South Maroota unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger South Maroota Business Loans
What is the Larger South Maroota Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve 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 agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this 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 pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. 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 that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.