FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Murrays Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Murrays Bay Small Business Loans
Murrays Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Murrays Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Murrays Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for 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 access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s 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 up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.