FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Marangaroo Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Marangaroo Small Business Loans
Marangaroo unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Marangaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Marangaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.