FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Murrays Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know what you think of the Murrays Bay Small Business Loans
Murrays 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 can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can 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 elements that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised 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 privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.