FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maroubra Small Business Loans
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Maroubra unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Maroubra Business Loans
What is the Larger Maroubra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
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 $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the 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 agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and 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 that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.