FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mernda Small Business Loans
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Mernda unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Mernda Business Loans
What is the Larger Mernda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so 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 is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.