FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Te Marua Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Te Marua Small Business Loans
Te Marua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Te Marua Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Marua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
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 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.