FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Marmion Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Marmion Small Business Loans
Marmion unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Marmion Business Loans
What is the Larger Marmion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with 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 the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own 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 majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.