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 offers 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Marangaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Marangaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll 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 to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve 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. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.