FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Marsden Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Marsden Small Business Loans
Marsden unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Marsden Business Loans
What is the Larger Marsden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can 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 the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.