FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mairangi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mairangi Bay Small Business Loans
Mairangi Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Mairangi Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mairangi Bay 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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 is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was 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 seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement 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 up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take 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 certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect 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 utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either 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 lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.