FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mauku Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Mauku Small Business Loans
Mauku unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into 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 any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mauku Business Loans
What is the Larger Mauku Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and you allow 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 statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.