FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maribyrnong Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Maribyrnong Small Business Loans
Maribyrnong unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and 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 amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Maribyrnong Business Loans
What is the Larger Maribyrnong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time 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 can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.