FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Maungaraki unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as 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 funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. 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 a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.