FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Marangaroo Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Marangaroo Small Business Loans
Marangaroo unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Marangaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Marangaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove 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 every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit 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 if you submit your request during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.