FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Te Marua Small Business Loans
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Te Marua unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Te Marua Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Marua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide 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 remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.