FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Murrays Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Murrays Bay Small Business Loans
Murrays Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Murrays Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Murrays Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company 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 continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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 twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and permit us to make use of 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 an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.