FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Marleston Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Marleston Small Business Loans
Marleston unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Marleston Business Loans
What is the Larger Marleston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own 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 funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may 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 you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements 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 summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the 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 could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the health for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any 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 no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid 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 an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.