FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Maribyrnong Small Business Loans
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Maribyrnong unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Maribyrnong Business Loans
What is the Larger Maribyrnong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and let us utilise 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’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.