FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Te Marua Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Te Marua Small Business Loans
Te Marua unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply 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 company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Te Marua Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Marua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register 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 grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.