FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Marsfield Small Business Loans
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Marsfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Marsfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Marsfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as 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 within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.