FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maraetai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Maraetai Small Business Loans
Maraetai unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might 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, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. 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 that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.