FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Te Marua Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Te Marua Small Business Loans
Te Marua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Te Marua Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Marua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $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 is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.