FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Merriwa Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Merriwa Small Business Loans
Merriwa unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Merriwa Business Loans
What is the Larger Merriwa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I 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 aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.