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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Murrays Bay Small Business Loans
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Murrays Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Murrays Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Murrays Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.