FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maupuia Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Maupuia Small Business Loans
Maupuia unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Maupuia Business Loans
What is the Larger Maupuia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.