FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maoribank Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Maoribank Small Business Loans
Maoribank unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Maoribank Business Loans
What is the Larger Maoribank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects 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 document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the health for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle 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?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.