FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mairangi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mairangi Bay Small Business Loans
Mairangi Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Mairangi Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mairangi Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent 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 company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one 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 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.