FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maymorn Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Maymorn Small Business Loans
Maymorn unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Maymorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Maymorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide 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 $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon 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 a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us 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 loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as 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 standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.