FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maupuia Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Maupuia Small Business Loans
Maupuia unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application 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 in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Maupuia Business Loans
What is the Larger Maupuia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.