FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Matraville Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Matraville Small Business Loans
Matraville unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Matraville Business Loans
What is the Larger Matraville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (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 nearly every company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $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 – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide 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 usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.