FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mirrabooka Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mirrabooka Small Business Loans
Mirrabooka unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Mirrabooka Business Loans
What is the Larger Mirrabooka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with 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 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.