FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Murrumbeena Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Murrumbeena Small Business Loans
Murrumbeena unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance 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 be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Murrumbeena Business Loans
What is the Larger Murrumbeena Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make 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 that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for 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 or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply during quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments that 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 company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.