FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maroubra Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Maroubra Small Business Loans
Maroubra unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Maroubra Business Loans
What is the Larger Maroubra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.