FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maymorn Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Maymorn Small Business Loans
Maymorn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Maymorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Maymorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of 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 specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as 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 costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.