FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maraetai Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Maraetai Small Business Loans
Maraetai unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Maraetai Business Loans
What is the Larger Maraetai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve 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 reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.