FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Maungaraki unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Maungaraki Business Loans
What is the Larger Maungaraki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship 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 commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.