FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Marino Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Marino Small Business Loans
Marino unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Marino Business Loans
What is the Larger Marino Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.