FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maraetai Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Maraetai Small Business Loans
Maraetai unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. 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. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay 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 allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.