FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maraetai Small Business Loans
Tell me 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, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Maraetai Business Loans
What is the Larger Maraetai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the 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 summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as 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 is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.