FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maupuia Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Maupuia Small Business Loans
Maupuia unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Maupuia Business Loans
What is the Larger Maupuia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an 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 of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.