FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Maungaraki unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Maungaraki Business Loans
What is the Larger Maungaraki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.