FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Maungaraki unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Maungaraki Business Loans
What is the Larger Maungaraki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.