FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Maungaraki unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Maungaraki Business Loans
What is the Larger Maungaraki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, 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 costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.