FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Marangaroo Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Marangaroo Small Business Loans
Marangaroo unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Marangaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Marangaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.