FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Marden Small Business Loans
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Marden unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Marden Business Loans
What is the Larger Marden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for 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 against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.