FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Marden Small Business Loans
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Marden unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Marden Business Loans
What is the Larger Marden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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 offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine 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 the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.