FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Maungaraki unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Maungaraki Business Loans
What is the Larger Maungaraki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business 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 in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. 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 get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.