FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maroubra Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Maroubra Small Business Loans
Maroubra unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Maroubra Business Loans
What is the Larger Maroubra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential 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 and financial data 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 link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.