FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Marleston Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Marleston Small Business Loans
Marleston unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Marleston Business Loans
What is the Larger Marleston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company 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 situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of 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 property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.