FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maraetai Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Maraetai Small Business Loans
Maraetai unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Maraetai Business Loans
What is the Larger Maraetai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
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 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.