FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mauku Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mauku Small Business Loans
Mauku unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Mauku Business Loans
What is the Larger Mauku Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can 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 elements that determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.