FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maoribank Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Maoribank Small Business Loans
Maoribank unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Maoribank Business Loans
What is the Larger Maoribank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to 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 usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with 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 could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of 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 fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your 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 of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.