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 ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing 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. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
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. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.