FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Te Marua Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Te Marua Small Business Loans
Te Marua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, 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 Te Marua Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Marua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.