FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Merricks North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Merricks North Small Business Loans
Merricks North unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Merricks North Business Loans
What is the Larger Merricks North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are 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 a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.