FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Te Marua Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Te Marua Small Business Loans
Te Marua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Te Marua Business Loans
What is the Larger Te Marua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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 the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs 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 and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.