FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maraetai Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Maraetai Small Business Loans
Maraetai unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Maraetai Business Loans
What is the Larger Maraetai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront 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 with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of 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 an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.