FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maraetai Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Maraetai Small Business Loans
Maraetai unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Maraetai Business Loans
What is the Larger Maraetai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health of your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.