FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Merricks North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Merricks North Small Business Loans
Merricks North unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Merricks North Business Loans
What is the Larger Merricks North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need 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 the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.