FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maymorn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Maymorn Small Business Loans
Maymorn unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Maymorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Maymorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health of your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term “asset-based” refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.