FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Murrays Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Murrays Bay Small Business Loans
Murrays Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Murrays Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Murrays Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to 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 an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.