FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mairangi Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mairangi Bay Small Business Loans
Mairangi Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Mairangi Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mairangi Bay 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 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. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of the business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.