FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Merriwa Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Merriwa Small Business Loans
Merriwa unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Merriwa Business Loans
What is the Larger Merriwa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee 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 that is 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 gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.