FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Marmion Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Marmion Small Business Loans
Marmion unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This 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 installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Marmion Business Loans
What is the Larger Marmion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.