FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mauku Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mauku Small Business Loans
Mauku unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Mauku Business Loans
What is the Larger Mauku Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.