FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maryknoll Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Maryknoll Small Business Loans
Maryknoll unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Maryknoll Business Loans
What is the Larger Maryknoll Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation 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 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to 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 could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.