FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Marmion Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Marmion Small Business Loans
Marmion unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control 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 the Larger Marmion Business Loans
What is the Larger Marmion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some 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 let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on 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 in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.