FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Marion Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Marion Small Business Loans
Marion unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Marion Business Loans
What is the Larger Marion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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 trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.