FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Maupuia Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Maupuia Small Business Loans
Maupuia unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Maupuia Business Loans
What is the Larger Maupuia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
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 have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide 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 assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.