FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Maslin Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Maslin Beach Small Business Loans
Maslin Beach unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range 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 an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Maslin Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Maslin Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for 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 with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ 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 or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.