FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Te Marua Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Te Marua Small Business Loans
Te Marua unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Te Marua Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Marua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.