FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Marangaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Marangaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront 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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.