FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mernda Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mernda Small Business Loans
Mernda unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mernda Business Loans
What is the Larger Mernda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company 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 commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.