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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mirrabooka Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mirrabooka Small Business Loans
Mirrabooka unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Mirrabooka Business Loans
What is the Larger Mirrabooka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
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 a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make 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 evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (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 also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking 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 submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. 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 can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.