FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maupuia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Maupuia Small Business Loans
Maupuia 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Maupuia Business Loans
What is the Larger Maupuia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $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 loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.