FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maupuia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Maupuia Small Business Loans
Maupuia 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 per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Maupuia Business Loans
What is the Larger Maupuia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (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 statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers 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 an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a company 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. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.