FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Martin Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Martin Small Business Loans
Martin unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Martin Business Loans
What is the Larger Martin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the 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 such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your 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 on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.