FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Te Marua Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Te Marua Small Business Loans
Te Marua unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.