FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Marrickville Small Business Loans
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Marrickville unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Marrickville Business Loans
What is the Larger Marrickville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part 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 commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.