FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maoribank Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Maoribank Small Business Loans
Maoribank unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Maoribank Business Loans
What is the Larger Maoribank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.