FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maraetai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Maraetai Small Business Loans
Maraetai unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on 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 reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Maraetai Business Loans
What is the Larger Maraetai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending 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 permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as 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 guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.