FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maymorn Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Maymorn Small Business Loans
Maymorn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing 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. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document 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 the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for 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 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.