FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mairangi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mairangi Bay Small Business Loans
Mairangi Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Mairangi Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mairangi Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long 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 commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.