FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maoribank Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Maoribank Small Business Loans
Maoribank unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Maoribank Business Loans
What is the Larger Maoribank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that 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 be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take 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 specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.