FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Te Marua Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Te Marua Small Business Loans
Te Marua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Te Marua Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Marua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made 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 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification 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 questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.