FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Maupuia Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Maupuia Small Business Loans
Maupuia unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Maupuia Business Loans
What is the Larger Maupuia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed 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 business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus 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 provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans 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 your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.